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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,283.56, 1,100,259.96 and 434,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,283.56, 1,100,259.96 and 434,704.52 is: 599,896.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,283.56 : 1,100,259.96 = 434,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,283.56/1,100,259.96 = 434,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,283.56x = 1,100,259.96 × 434,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,283.56x = 478,287,977,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,287,977,787.02/797,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,896.95

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